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An atom with 4 protons, 5 neutrons, and 4 electrons has an atomic mass of _____ amu. (Enter a whole number.)

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Answer:

4+5=9 amu

Step-by-step explanation:

Together, the number of protons and the number of neutrons determine an element's mass number: mass number = protons + neutrons.

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atomic mass = number of protons + number of neutrons = 4+5 = 9 amu
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